Taylor 814ce or Martin HD-28V?

[GoReedo]

I know these guitars sound extremely different, but im in love with both of them! This thread will probably stir up some "Taylor vs. Martin" controversy, but which guitar would you choose if you had to buy one or the other??:monkey (i love the monkey)

[Rob]

Taylor lovers: "The Taylor!"

Martin lovers: "The Martin!"

Don't we have enough of this going on already?

[mboskovs]

Aren't we like supposed to make an effort not to start BS threads, especially when there is another three on the same topic at the first page?

[soups41]

get the Martin. Both are great guitars. Serious though. Martin

[unccrombie]

how about you just pick one

[brewsky095]

get the Martin. Both are great guitars. Serious though. Martin
couldn't have said it better.

[TheSack]

:twenty4

Jack says get the Martin. For sure.

[mynameistimmy]

I wouldn't trade my Taylor 814ce for any Martin. Not trying to star a fight or anything, but...

[ZaqDiesel]

get both....problem solved

in all seriousness though, it kind of depends on what you're trying to do. if you want to play live, the 814ce has an excellent factory installed pickup (ES or Fishman depending on the year) and the x14 body size is fantastic with live applications, yielding a very manageable bass response, not too boomy. if you're primarily playing unplugged right now, then the hd28v might be a better choice. you can always add pickups later should you decide you want to play out regularly.

if you still can't decide, see my opening remark... :)

[reverend miles]

814ce is a good live guitar
hd28v is a better guitar

[YknSTONE]

Obviously everyone has there own preferences.

Id just save up the extra $'s and get the 914ce. Unless, you see something you want more in the 814ce.

:cool

[pman13a]

just go into a store that has them both, sit downand figure out which oe you like best. Only you can decide

[Stuntcheeks]

I don't think there is a Martin made (except the peacock) that I would trade my 814ce for.

It is completely up to you and your ear.

Good luck.

[sacdeez]

you can buy my 414 Rosewood which is almost just like an 814 for about half the price if you want :hump

http://img95.echo.cx/img95/6137/houseandcar0015yo.jpg

[PilotC150]

you can buy my 414 Rosewood which is almost just like an 814 for about half the price if you want :hump

http://img95.echo.cx/img95/6137/houseandcar0015yo.jpg
She's a beauty.

[GoReedo]

you can buy my 414 Rosewood which is almost just like an 814 for about half the price if you want :hump

http://img95.echo.cx/img95/6137/houseandcar0015yo.jpg
That 414 looks amazing. Do you know how much you would sell it for? YOu can email me at GoReedo@aol.com if you dont want to post the price. Thanks

[YknSTONE]

you can buy my 414 Rosewood which is almost just like an 814 for about half the price if you want :hump

http://img95.echo.cx/img95/6137/houseandcar0015yo.jpg



Whats the year on it?....and what are you looking for $ wise?

[sacdeez]

its a fall 2003 and i'm selling it for $1250 shipped. its an awesome guitar and i wouldn't be selling it but i need $$ for a down payment on a house. if your interested please email me: chadkolson@hotmail.com and i'll get you more pics and details.

[kcryan]

Martin will sound good now and great in 25 years, taylor will always sound great if not better than great

[LittleDreamer]

i have the 410e and it sounds amazing. . . Amazing tone,action and overall quality. I've played both Taylors and Martins and personally I like the Taylors.

[36beans]

I have the 814ce, i love it a TOn. I was deciding on the same two, but in the end i decided on the taylor, they both sound GRRReat but i think the taylor is easier to play. you should play both a lot, then decide.

[Fisherman]

The 814ce has more features and is more playable. Just got new frets on mine and it plays/sounds great